ONE of the town’s two MPs is calling for donations to help a foodbank that supports residents struggling with the rising cost of living.
Earlier this month, Matt Rodda visited the Weller Centre on Amersham Road in Caversham to learn about its work.
During his visit, he met centre manager Alex Mowczan and former Reading mayor Richard Stainthorp, who explained how the centre provides a community fridge, bakery and affordable café service to residents.
The centre has recently been designated as a warm-bank; people will be able to take shelter in the centre to socialise and stay warm this winter.
During the visit, the Reading East MP appealed for more donations – the centre has seen a recent decline and supermarket wastage donations have also declined in recent months as best-before dates have been phased out, meaning that food stays on supermarket shelves for longer.
“The team at the Weller centre are doing an incredible job of helping people in these difficult times,” Mr Rodda said.
“Families and pensioners are under enormous pressure from the cost of living crisis. The Government should be doing much more to help at this difficult time.
“I want to thank local charities for doing what they can, and I am very grateful to local residents for donating food and other items.”
For more details, log on to: https://wellercentre.co.uk/
